List members driving other types of VWs,

I need an exhaust manifold for a 88 VW golf, gl NON gti.  Since I am not
working on a westy, I was searching for the exhaust leak on my 89 golf.
One of the arms on the exhaust manifold is cracked half way around.  Is
this common? It is the first one I have seen that has cracked.

2nd problem.  First thing in the morning the golf, automatic, will not
move when you put it into gear.  If acts like an auto. acts when it is
low on trans fluid.  The fluid is new and full.  It also make a medium
pitched whining noise when I rev the motor. Is there a fluid pump in the
trans that can go bad???? Is it hard and expensive to replace?

There are several thing amiss on the golf, it may be time to look for
another vw to drive.

Kenneth Winter
88 vw golf
87 Toyota
84 Westy, sold and sadly missed